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2x speed of USB 3.0 and backwards compatibility

The Evolution of USB Connectivity

The original USB standard was introduced in the 1990s so that it would be easier to connect a computer to other devices, including printers, cameras, keyboards, and disk drives. Since then, USB has replaced many legacy connectors, such as serial and parallel ports, but the evolution is far from complete.

Fast forward to 2015 and the new generation of USB 3.1 opens up new possibilities for better charging, connectivity, video and data transfer, all through one cable at a blistering speed of 10 Gbps!

Are you eager to double your data transfer rates, with improved power delivery for faster charging? With USB 3.1, you get these improvements plus backwards compatibility with your previous USB 2.0 devices.

StarTech.com will be launching a full range of USB 3.1 cables to support the newest devices planned for 2015. This includes a new connector, Type-C, that is reversible. This saves you the headache of trying to plug it in the wrong way. Its small size but durable design makes it suitable for use with devices of all sizes, whether laptops or smartphones.

COMING IN 2015

Exciting USB 3.1 Products from StarTech.com

StarTech.com is a pioneer in new connectivity products for the IT professional. With the introduction of USB 3.1, we will be launching a full range of products based on this new protocol.

USB 3.1 Cables

USB 3.1 Add-On Cards

USB 3.1 External Enclosures

USB 3.1 Docking Stations

StarTech.com makes it easy for IT professionals around the globe to find, get and use the hard-to-find connectivity parts they need to enable their solutions. From the latest technology to legacy products — and all the parts that bridge old and new — we can help you find the parts you need.